I like how this rug protects the floor without completely hiding it. After all, if you have a wood floor you likely want to show it off. It's like a giant brocade cut in the rug itself allowing your floor to shine through as one...I like how this rug protects the floor without completely hiding it. After all, if you have a wood floor you likely want to show it off. It's like a giant brocade cut in the rug itself allowing your floor to shine through as one of the colors.